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Renault Kangoo vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or BMW X3?

Renault Kangoo vs BMW X3: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

BMW X3

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Kangoo is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 285 km, about 197 km more than the BMW X3.

X3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers significantly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 is considerably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 950 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,350 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries very slightly more – 610 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,300
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Renault Kangoo
BMW X3

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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Renault Kangoo
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
BMW
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